EPL Gossip Thursday June 30th
With Barcelona closing in on Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, midfielder Samir Nasri and defender Gael Clichy could be heading out of the Emirates to Manchester United and Manchester City respectively.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
Arsenal should of learned this lesson with Mathieu Flamini. If you like a player you lock them up to a new deal before the player enters the final year of their contract. Why push your into a corner by waiting?
However, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is hoping the signing of Lille striker Gervinho – with a £12m deal close to completion – will keep Nasri in London. Full story: Daily Mirror
Cash and lots of it will convince Nasri to stay in London.
Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has confirmed he will return to Liverpool this summer following a season-long loan at Juventus. Full story: Sky Italia
I’m sure both club and player are thrilled to have each other.
Blackburn are set to beat Sunderland to the £6.5m signing of Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha. Rovers boss Steve Kean wants him to replace Phil Jones, who has joined Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mail
It isn’t the worst replacement for Blackburn that’s for sure. A couple of good season with Blackburn and Onuoha could fetch them a nice profit.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas wants Benfica wing-back Fabio Coentrao as his first signing for the Blues but faces competition from Real Madrid. Full story: Daily Telegraph
It is curious why Real Madrid haven’t wrapped this up. Then again Marcelo has done nothing to lose his place at left back. Either way Benfica would be happy as it would mean someone should meet Coentrao release clause.
Manchester City will test Everton’s determination to keep their top stars by making a players-plus-cash offer for defender Leighton Baines. Full story: Daily Mirror
Not the first time Manchester City has picked off a player from Everton.